LEIDEN ROAD, OX3 8QU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX3 8QU

LEIDEN ROAD, OX3 8QU, Oxford has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.94 per 1,000 population. This OX3 8QU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader OX3 postcode area, which has experienced 351 crimes and a crime rate of 7.37 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this OX3 8QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX3 8QU, encompassing approximately 5036 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

OX3 8QU Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Pether Road with total crimes: 6
  • The Slade with total crimes: 5
  • Hundred Acres Close with total crimes: 3

LEIDEN ROAD, OX3 8QU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.9423.08%
Anti-social behaviour43.18-50.00%
Drugs40.7933.33%
Public order40.79300.00%
Burglary30.7950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.60200.00%
Other theft20.60-60.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.20-50.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.14-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour82.58166.67%
Other theft51.5966.67%
Vehicle crime40.9933.33%
Drugs30.79200.00%
Possession of weapons20.60100.00%
Burglary20.40100.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Public order10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.16-31.82%
Anti-social behaviour32.98-70.00%
Other theft30.60-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.60200.00%
Bicycle theft20.60100.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-75.00%
Public order10.20-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.1322.22%
Anti-social behaviour104.37100.00%
Other theft71.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.39300.00%
Public order20.79-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.5563.64%
Vehicle crime73.5740.00%
Public order61.3920.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.190.00%
Burglary10.99-88.89%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.54-42.11%
Burglary92.18350.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.790.00%
Public order50.99400.00%
Vehicle crime50.9925.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.99-20.00%
Other theft30.79-25.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.9318.75%
Anti-social behaviour53.7766.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.9925.00%
Vehicle crime40.99-55.56%
Drugs40.7933.33%
Other theft40.790.00%
Bicycle theft20.79100.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Possession of weapons20.40100.00%
Other crime10.40-50.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Public order10.20-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.33-11.11%
Vehicle crime93.18125.00%
Other theft41.790.00%
Public order40.79-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.79-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7950.00%
Drugs30.60-25.00%
Other crime20.60100.00%
Bicycle theft10.40-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.32100.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.5766.67%
Public order50.99400.00%
Other theft40.99100.00%
Drugs40.79300.00%
Vehicle crime40.79300.00%
Burglary30.7950.00%
Theft from the person30.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.60-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.40-60.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.56-60.87%
Bicycle theft51.79150.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.79-57.14%
Other theft20.600.00%
Burglary20.40100.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%
Public order10.20-66.67%
Drugs10.20-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.13-4.17%
Criminal damage and arson74.57133.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.390.00%
Public order30.79-40.00%
Drugs30.600.00%
Bicycle theft20.600.00%
Other theft20.40-75.00%
Possession of weapons20.40100.00%
Vehicle crime20.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.9371.43%
Other theft84.77300.00%
Public order51.5966.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.99-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.79-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.60100.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Burglary10.20-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.990.00%
Burglary40.990.00%
Public order30.790.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20249
March 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20243
June 202410
May 20245
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 218 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202413
July 202415
June 202422
May 202418
April 202411
March 202419
February 202416
January 202418
December 20239
November 202323
October 202324
September 202314

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20247
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20238
September 20232

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20237
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246
April 20245
March 20241
February 20244
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20247
April 20245
March 20244
February 20249
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the OX3 8QU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Pether Road
    Total6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 2. The Slade
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Hundred Acres Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Town Furze
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Territorial Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Rede Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bracegirdle Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Peat Moors
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 10. Long Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Acre Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Blackstock Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. David Steel Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Cinnaminta Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Stubbs Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Abbots Wood (West)
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Nuffield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Dene Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Coverley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Benson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1